Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Looking for a refreshing dish to brighten your fall dining experience? This Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is the perfect blend of crisp greens, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. In just 15 minutes, you can create a vibrant salad that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this salad is easy to customize to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 cups chopped Romaine or Green Leaf lettuce
- 2 medium tart red apples (cored and diced)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal tightly and shake well until combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss together chopped greens, diced apples, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Drizzle with two-thirds of the dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates or bowls and offer remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg